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Raju works alone for the first 2 days; then Sita joins him and they work together until the job is done, as shown. The wage of ₹9000 is shared by work done, and the bonus of ₹1400 for finishing before the deadline is shared in the ratio of days worked. What is Sita's total?

Class 8Sharing Work and WagesDirect and Inverse Proportions
  • A₹3600
  • B₹3000
  • C₹3700
  • D₹3800

Step-by-Step Solution

Raju does alone; together they do a day, so takes 6 days. Raju works 8 days , Sita 6 days . Sita: .
Answer: A) ₹3600

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